"Secret Invasion" #1 sells out, second printing variant announced

To meet the overwhelming demand for this yearâ's hottest comic book event, leading to a quick sell out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level), Marvel is going back to press with Secret Invasion #1 Second Printing Variant! With a gorgeous wraparound cover featuring the interior art of Leinil Yu--and the return of some familiar faces! From the superstar creative team of Eisner-winner Brian Bendis (New Avengers, Mighty Avengers) and acclaimed artist Leinil Francis Yu (New Avengers), this double-sized first issue has the jaws of fans and critics on the floor!

"I just want to say thank you to every retailer and comic reader who jumped into this with us," said Bendis. "We have so much more to show you. This is just the beginning!"

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Secret Invasion and tie-in issues, as both continue to generate buzz and quick sell outs. Just what do the Skrulls have planned? Who are the heroes who've emerged from the Skrull craft? And with systematic attacks on every major force in the Marvel Universe, can anyone rise up to oppose the Skrulls? Don't miss a single issue of Secret Invasion!

SECRET INVASION #1 (of 8) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (FEB088127)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Rated T+ --$3.99

FOC--4/10/08, On-Sale--4/30/08

SECRET INVASION #2 (of 8) (MAR082203)

SECRET INVASION #2 (of 8) MCNIVEN VARIANT (MAR082204)

SECRET INVASION #2 (of 8) SKETCH VARIANT (MAR082205)

SECRET INVASION #2 (of 8) YU VARIANT (FEB088083)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO

Variant by STEVE MCNIVEN

Variant by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Sketch Variant by STEVE MCNIVEN

Rated T+ --$3.99

FOC--4/17/08, On-Sale--5/7/08

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